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RCFP, Knight Institute urge Attorney General Merrick Garland to ensure FOIA compliance
Citing long-standing concerns about the federal government’s handling of public records requests, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Celebrate open government March 14-20 with Sunshine Week 2021
The 16th annual Sunshine Week, hosted by the News Leaders Association, will focus on last year’s unique transparency issues.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Become a Recurring Supporter of Press Freedom
Every day, Reporters Committee attorneys provide free legal resources and representation to journalists and newsrooms across the nation, wherever and…By Jenn Topper -
Federal court in Virginia recognizes Bivens First Amendment claim for right-to-record violation
Bivens claims allow plaintiffs to sue federal officers in their personal capacities for violations of certain constitutional rights.Categorized in First Amendment
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About ProJourn
ProJourn, an innovative pro bono program operated by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, aims to “grow the…By Chris Young
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PA Commonwealth Court: Applications for judicial seats are not exempt from public disclosure
RCFP attorneys represented LNP Media Group in its lawsuit seeking records under the state’s Right to Know Law.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Iowa jury finds Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri not guilty on all charges
“No journalist should be arrested or prosecuted simply for doing their job,” said RCFP Executive Director Bruce Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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For Judge Merrick Garland, a quiet confirmation hearing with some positive engagement on media law
Biden's pick for attorney general signaled his attention to FOIA and the Justice Department's news media guidelines.Categorized in Policy
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Reporters Committee suggests improvements to NYPD’s proposed surveillance policies
The Reporters Committee is urging the New York City Police Department to ensure that its policies for surveillance technologies include…By Chris YoungCategorized in Policy -
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AFT Michigan v. Project Veritas
Court: Michigan Supreme Court Date Filed: Feb. 24, 2021 Update: On May 26, 2021, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an…By lserinoCategorized in Newsgathering